A nurse in an acute care facility helps patients understand how to prevent diabetic neuropathies. This nurse is functioning in the role of:
a. change agent.
b. educator.
c. manager.
d. coordinator.
ANS: B
Correct: A nurse functioning in the role of educator helps patients understand the complications of their disease process.
Incorrect:
a. A change agent is one who searches for possible alternatives regarding issues that involve patient care, safety, and motivation of the industry and who assesses cost-effective resources for use in health-related situations.
c. The nurse manager does not provide education to patients, as the acute care nurse would.
d. The coordinator also does not provide acute care patient education but coordinates care on an interprofessional plan.
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